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the pipeline of the solar system and power cord in cement without any protection, as
the connections of pipeline and the power cord may need maintenance or repair. Upon
installation, the user shall guarantee that the connections of pipelines and the power
cord are easy to maintain or repair. If the user installs the pipeline of the system as
concealed pipe, any economic losses caused by the leakage of concealed pipe and other
related causes shall not be borne by SunMaxx Solar.
If insulation is required, the full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes MUST BE
insulated.
There are many different kinds of water pipe insulation and many can be used on any
type of pipe. When doing research to see what kind of insulation you will need, you
should consider the type of pipes you have, your home’s age, and the climate in which
you live. You will use this information to pick an insulation that has the correct R-value
for your needs. The R-value of a material is its ability to keep heat in or out of the water
pipes. This value is based on several factors including the type of material plus its
density and thickness. The higher the R-value, the better an insulator the material has
been found to be. There are five major types of water pipe insulation that can be used
on any type of pipe, each with its one unique advantages and disadvantages.
First, there is spiral wrap fiberglass insulation, which is the cheapest of all the options
but also has the lowest R-value of the group, as well as the most labor intensive to install.
Second is self-sealing foam tubing. This kind of foam pipe insulation has been found
to be extremely easy and quick to install since there is no tape needed. Once it is cut to
the correct length and wrapped around the pipe, you simply remove the plastic strips to
uncover the glue that seals the two sides together. There are various types, and the
higher the cost, the higher the R-value. Third, there is foam tubing that is not self-
adhesive. The major advantage of non-self sticking foam tubing is that you can find it
in higher R-values, even though it does take some extra work to be installed.
The fourth kind of water pipe insulation is pipe covers that are a fiberglass shell. This
type of pipe cover differs from the other types because it is a hard fiberglass shell with
a paper cover on the outside and a reflective foil lining inside. Like the foam tubing,
they have a slit on one side that lets you wrap the water pipe and is self-sealing. They
are especially good on higher pipes that reach greater temperatures, such as steam
pipes, where the additional heat levels can damage foam tubing. While they are an
option for cold water pipes, it would be better to use them only on pipes with
